Misleading Cases

1967 · Comedy · 3 Seasons · 19 Episodes · 7.0

A court that is frequently presided over by the increasingly amused Mr Justice Swallow and Mr Haddock's long-suffering adversary Sir Joshua Hoot QC.

Episodes

Season 1 Season 2 Season 3

E11. The Negotiable Cow30m · 1967-06-20Argumentative old Cuss Albert Haddock proves that a cheque written on the side of a cow is legal tender.E22. Is a Golfer a Gentleman?30m · 1967-06-27Haddock plays a terrible round of golf, resulting in a public display of swearing that leads to him being charged under the Profane Oaths Act, which carries large fines for gentlemen. He sets out to prove that playing golf reduces a gentleman to act a fool, and that while playing, he is not legally a gentleman.E33. Port to Port30m · 1967-07-04Haddock has an altercation with a motorist is driving along the Mall while it is inundated, and Haddock in a small boat. The Law of the Road and the Law of the Sea conflict when giving way, the motorist is deflected off the road, and his vehicle is 'drowned' by entering deeper water. Naturally, a case ensues.E44. The Last Glass30m · 1967-07-11 E55. The Whale Case30m · 1967-07-18 E66. Is Britain a Free Country?30m · 1967-07-25To prove that he is still fighting fit, Haddock jumps into the Thames from Hammersmith Bridge. Found guilty on two charges, he must defend himself, on appeal, from charges of obstruction and spoiling a Regatta.

Cast

Thorley Walters

Thorley Walters

Sir Joshua Hoot

Florence Haddock